Margate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Margate

With a population of 34 407, Margate is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Margate to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Margate

Margate in November
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Margate in November
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Margate

Plane

When flying to Margate, you’ll arrive at Margate (MGH), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 128 km from Margate. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Durban.

Bus

Intercity Xpress operates bus routes to Margate. Margate’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Margate, you’ll arrive at Margate (MGH), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Margate is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 128 km from Margate. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Durban.

Bus

Intercity Xpress operates bus routes to Margate. Margate’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Margate

Airlines serving Margate

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (73 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Margate

Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Margate

Most booked hotels in Margate

Fairway Guest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£29+

Hiring a car in Margate

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Margate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.34 and £16.45.

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Margate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.34 and £16.45.